Politics

Wednesday, September 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
FBI probes into four US giant financial institutions

The US Department of Justice, FBI is investigating four of the US financial giants caught out by the financial crisis hitting Wall Street for possible fraud, according to reports.
Wednesday, September 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguay's former guerrilla leader, the king maker

Uruguay's most voted and popular leader, former guerrilla and currently Senator Jose Mujica admitted he would be a presidential candidate if he counts with the support from other groups of the ruling coalition.
Wednesday, September 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Almost half of Brazil under 18 population lives in poverty

Almost half of young Brazilians live in poverty conditions according to the latest Social Indicators 2008 report from the Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute, IBGE
Wednesday, September 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
World Maritime Day celebrates 60 anniversary of IMO

In the 21st century where communications are instantaneous, 90 per cent of world trade still reaches its destination via the commercial shipping industry, which has been shaped over the last six decades by the practices and standards set by the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“This is no time for a novice”, plain PM Brown message

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has staked his claim to be the only man to steer Britain through tough economic times saying: “This is no time for a novice.”
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Financial crisis, Iran and Falklands in Cristina's UN bag

In her first speech before the United Nations General Assembly Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner mocked United States policies, reiterated Iran should extradite officials allegedly involved in terrorist actions in Argentine territory and insisted on claiming sovereignty over the Malvinas/Falklands.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK recognition of migrant children's rights hails UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) applauded this week the decision by the British Government to grant children seeking asylum, migrant children and those trafficked into the country the same rights as British children, including their right to education, health care and social services.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lula da Silva calls for reforms to stop “anarchy of speculation”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva called for vigorous action to reform multilateral institutions and enable them to prevent a future financial crisis. In a speech Tuesday before the UN General Assembly Lula da Silva said financial, food, energy, environmental and migratory crises reveal the multilateral system must be overhauled to meet 21st Century challenges.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers insist on end to CFK “superpowers”

Argentine farm leaders this week end urged the federal government to put an end to the so-called superpowers that allow the Cabinet Chief office to reallocate funds.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Nuclear powered “Peter the Great” en route to Venezuela

A fleet of Russian warships is heading to Venezuelan waters for joint naval war games in November, the biggest since the end of the Cold War. The fleet left its base at Severomorosk in the Arctic and is headed by a nuclear powered cruiser.